The People's Budget

Type of funding: Programs and services (non-capital)

Rough cost estimate: N/A

Evaluation notes:

✅ This idea could be implemented without changing current policy or law.

✅ This idea is within the City's jurisdiction. 

✅ This idea doesn't name a specific vendor. 

❌ This idea would incur costs indefinitely. 

Justification: Yes, if the recommendation is to improve or expand existing recycling services in Seattle - it is not feasible to set up an additional recycling plant (that is not where the pain points exist in the recycling system) - in addition, the statistic shared is not relevant to Seattle's context.

Other notes: - Recycling is an essential and required service for all Seattle residents and businesses. There is no additional cost for recycling service at residences (cost is included in the garbage service rate). https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/collection-and-disposal/recycling

Thank you for sharing your idea. This idea and its evaluation have been forwarded to the budget delegates. They will use this information to group together similar ideas, narrow down options based on community needs, and develop fully detailed proposals for you and your community to vote on in October 2023.